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Onamik Saha
Professor of race and media at the University of Leeds, interviewed for his research into diversity and representation in publishing.
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Nov 7, 2025
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Anatomy of a Cancellation: 3. The Paper Trail
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In this discussion, Onamik Saha, a Professor of race and media at the University of Leeds, shares insights from his research on diversity in publishing. He delves into the internal chaos at Pan Macmillan amid the backlash against Kate Clanchy’s memoir. Saha reveals how publishing executives often envision a single archetype reader, which narrows representation. He also discusses the heightened scrutiny of the publishing industry following the George Floyd protests, exposing the risks faced by both authors and publishers in a politically charged environment.
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